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Youth gender-affirming care suspended at two Colorado hospitals

Children’s Hospital Colorado is suspending all gender-affirming care to patients under 18 years old amid an investigation by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. On Friday, ...

DATE: Jan 2, 2026 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico to receive $211.5 million in federal rural health care funds

New Mexico will receive $211.5 million in federal funding to bolster health care in rural communities in 2026, the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced Monday. The money...

DATE: Jan 2, 2026 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Here’s why this flu season is worse than last year

Colorado is experiencing one of its roughest flu seasons in recent years, with hospitalizations climbing sharply across the state, especially among children. Dr. Shen Nagel, a pediatrician w...

DATE: Jan 2, 2026 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

New clinic that blends primary and urgent care opens its doors in Cortez

The clinic is an endeavor created by family and community

DATE: Jan 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Community

What makes a ‘good’ death? Former Durango hospice director reflects

Anne Rossignol recently resigned from Mercy Hospice House

DATE: Dec 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

When home has an expiration date for Queer youth

LGBTQ+ youth are 120% more likely to experience homelessness than their peers

DATE: Dec 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Dementia care is a full-time job; Durango support group says caregivers aren’t alone

Resources available for exhausted family members in La Plata County

DATE: Dec 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County couple maintains optimism while adjusting to Alzheimer’s diagnosis

Al Jason is journaling, recording music and planning family time while his mind is sharp

DATE: Dec 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Spine Colorado adds advanced imaging technology

EOSedge X-ray system offers faster scans, 3D reconstructions

DATE: Dec 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Five mistakes that are sabotaging your weight loss

Are you putting in the work but not seeing the results you expected? You are not alone. Many people make these five common “wellness” mistakes without realizing they are slowing their progre...

DATE: Dec 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: Columnists

Forget counting calories: The real secret to sustainable weight loss

If you have ever tried to lose weight by eating less, you already know how that story goes. You start strong, motivated by your meal plan and calorie tracker. But after a few weeks, hunger c...

DATE: Nov 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Strength in Well-being

Your winter metabolism

Why does colder weather change how we eat and burn energy? Is it the shorter days, the cold air rolling off the La Plata Mountains or those cozy comfort foods? It’s really all of these – eac...

DATE: Nov 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Healing Nutrition

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